6.
The Second Discourse on Search
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This was said by the Blessed One, said by the Worthy One, thus have I heard:
"There are these three searches, monks. Which three? Sensual seeking, seeking existence, seeking the holy life - these, monks, are the three searches." The Blessed One said this meaning. Therein this is said:
"Sensual seeking, seeking existence, together with seeking the holy life;
Thus adherence to truth, standpoints for views accumulated.
"For one dispassionate towards all lust, liberated through the elimination of craving;
Searches have been relinquished, standpoints for views have been uprooted;
Through the elimination of searches, a monk is desireless, free from doubt."
This meaning too was spoken by the Blessed One, thus have I heard. The sixth.